For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,385 students in 12047, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12047, NY are Cohoes High School, Boght Hills School and Van Schaick Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12047 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12047, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12047, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cohoes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Boght Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Van Schaick Island School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
Cohoes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bevan St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Abram Lansing School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
12047, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Residential Opportunities Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 12047, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12047, NY include Cohoes High School, Boght Hills School and Van Schaick Island School.
How many public schools are located in 12047?
6 public schools are located in 12047.
What is the racial composition of students in 12047?
12047 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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